Wed, 30 December 2015
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 80 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes please visit: www.downcellarstudio.com/80 This week's segments included:
Off the NeedlesEasy Coasters (times 2)
On the Needles
BrainstormingI am working on a hat to match my Tan House Brook shawl design. From the ArmchairUpdate on 2015 goals
2015 Recap I listed the number and types of items I made this year. You can find the details on this tab of my Projects Page. I referenced Michelle of Actually Knitting Podcast. In her recent episodes she's done a serials of Knitting Talk Backs about how to make the most of our Ravelry. 2016 goals More to come on this next episode but I do want to join my local knitting group's "12 months to Christmas KAL" where we make 1 Christmas gift every month of the year to be more ready come Christmas 2016. On this episode I reviewed Fix-a-Stitch. Check out the videos on the Fix-a-Stitch YouTube Channel to see how this clever tool works. Want a chance to win a set? Come over to the DCS Ravelry Group and enter by answering the prompt on the Fix-a-Stitch Contest Thread. Crafty AdventuresColoring Book and pencils from my brothers kids for Christmas. They gave me these colored pencils which makes the experience more enjoyable! Knitting in PassingThis week we have some audio from my good friend Devon who is traveling around the world. She met a very unique knitter in Morocco and would like you to meet him! Definitely check out this post! Weaving and wool plays a strong rule in traditional Moroccan culture. What she has discovered is far from traditional, but wonderful none the less.
I hope you enjoyed this little visit from Devon!
Events
Contest, News & NotesEnter for your chance to win a beautiful skein of yarn from Riot of Color by following the prompt on this thread in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. On a Happy Note
Pigskin Party KAL Thank you to our Headline Sponsors!
I announced winners of the WIPs Interception and the December Bingo Winners! December Huddle and Instagram winners will be announced on Episode 81. Thank you for tuning in! |
Sat, 19 December 2015
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 79of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:
Off the NeedlesObi Wan (with cape) - purchased pattern separately from Etsy from Lucy Collins
On the Needles
Storm Trooper (yes another)
BrainstormingJoy from movie Inside Out crochet pattern by Allison McDonough $5.00 pattern. Wanted to make for Riley- my brother actually suggested but I can't find just the right green for her dress.
Also found an eBook of 5 Doc McStuffins character crochet patterns also by Allison McDonough.
Bought the yarn on the way home today to start The Force Awakens Hat
From the Armchair
Crafty AdventuresI've been sewing iined draw string bag from this tutorial.
I highly recommend photo calendars from Picaboo (for yourself or as gifts)
Events
Contest News & NotesI announced the winners of Jenn Sheelen Contest from Episode 78.
New contest for this episode: Sock Knitter Profile Bag kindly offered up by One Twisted Tree
NewsBecky Kelly from Knit Actually Podcast is hosting Knit Nosh event on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. The yarn companies providing yarn for the event are Bijou Basin Ranch, MJ Yarns, Skeindalous , Knerd. Tickets are still available. Details are available on her website.
On a Happy Note
Pigskin Party KAL
Thank you to our Headline Sponsors!
Tune in to hear about the November Prize Winners!
WIPs Interception: runs November 10 – December 25— 8 awesome prizes which I announced in Episode 77
Check out this thread for details and to chat & post your finished objects in this thread to be entered for prizes. This is the only time during this 5 month long KAL that you can finish WIPs earn some points so take advantage!
High Fives going on now until Sunday 12/20!
Happy Holidays, Merry merry christmas, happy knitting, talk to you next time!
(This episode ends with a little bit of audio of my niece Millie singing. Hope you enjoy it)
Direct download: Episode_79-_Christmas_Knitting_Galore.mp3
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